Young man held over brutal Morden stabbing murder
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in south London.
Fatal attack outside Morden flats
Police were called just before 11pm on Thursday, 1 October, following reports of a stabbing outside a block of flats on London Road, Morden.
Officers and paramedics rushed to the scene where they found two men with stab wounds.
Paramedics battled to save 25-year-old Patrick Gomes De’Almeida, but he was pronounced dead at 11.26pm.
Second victim fights for recovery
A 33-year-old man was also stabbed and taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
The 20-year-old suspect was taken to a south London police station on Friday, 9 October, where he remains in custody.
Police hunt witnesses to deadly attack
Detectives are urging anyone who saw the stabbing or has information to come forward.
Call police on 101 quoting reference Cad 7953/01Oct or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Two other men have already been charged with Patrick’s murder as the investigation continues.
